Watch: Fire crews called to Hednesford Hills blaze
Three crews helped to douse the flames on Hednesford Hills last night.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that three crews attended to help quell a 100 square metre blaze on Hednesford Hills, in Hednesford, Staffordshire, last night.
The fire service responded to the incident at around 10.23pm last night, dispatching three crews from Cannock, Chase Terrace and Rugeley fire stations.
On arrival, crews found a blaze involving approximately 100 square metres of grass and trees and quickly began dousing the flames.
Crews worked overnight to tackle the fire, with the fire service confirming that the incident is ‘not being treated as deliberate’ as of yet.
A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We received the call at 10.23pm last night, and dispatched three crews from Cannock, Chase Terrace and Rugeley.
“The fire involved approximately 100 square metres of course grass and trees, and it is not being treated as deliberate.”
Crews revisited the site at 7.30am this morning, before marking the incident as clear and leaving the scene.
As of yet, no injuries have been reported to the Express & Star.
In pictures shared on social media, the Hednesford skyline can be seen illuminated by the yellow flames, with plumes of smoke being seen rising above trees and houses.
A video, taken in Cannock, shows the fire in the distance, with parts of the hillside being seen completely alight.
Staffordshire Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.
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